Title: Explain the disinfection process.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Maintaining Instruments

Explanation should include

- which instruments should undergo chemical disinfection
- which instruments should undergo thermal disinfection
- distinguishing between the disinfection processes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences between chemical and thermal disinfection?
- When is it appropriate to use thermal disinfection? Chemical disinfection?
- What are the three levels of disinfection?
- Which level would be appropriate to apply, based on the instrument and its usage?
- Why is disinfection required in addition to cleaning?